Use this calendar to check Hindu festivals and Vratas for Fremont. Festival observance is not based on the civil date alone: sunrise, Tithi, Nakshatra, lunar month, and location can all affect the selected day. The astronomical positions are calculated with Swiss Ephemeris, while the observance rules follow traditional Panchanga practice.
How to use this festival calendar
- Select the place carefully: Sunrise and Tithi boundaries differ by location, so the listed date can change between cities or countries.
- Read the timings: When a Tithi spans two civil dates, the applicable sunrise, midday, moonrise, or Pradosha rule may decide the observance day.
- Respect your tradition: Smarta, Vaishnava, regional, family, and temple traditions may apply different rules. Use the calendar as a detailed reference and follow your established custom where required.
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Hindu Festivals & Vratas in September 2038
Festival and vrata dates for Fremont in September 2038:
- Samavedi Upakarma — Wednesday, 1 September 2038.
- Tamasa Manvadi — Wednesday, 1 September 2038.
- Shodashoma Vratam — Wednesday, 1 September 2038.
- Suvarna Gauri Vratam — Wednesday, 1 September 2038.
- Siva Chaturthi — Wednesday, 1 September 2038.
- Gauri Puja — Wednesday, 1 September 2038.
- Haritalika Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Wednesday, 1 September 2038.
- Ganesh Chaturthi (Bhadrapada Maasa)Vinayaka Chavithi Puja Time: 11:51 AM — Thursday, 2 September 2038. — A ten-day festival honoring the birth of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles, beginning with the installation of Ganesha idols.
- Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi — Thursday, 2 September 2038.
- Lalita Shashthi Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Friday, 3 September 2038.
- Boudha Jayanti — Friday, 3 September 2038.
- Rishi Panchami (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Friday, 3 September 2038.
- Masik Shashti Vratam — Friday, 3 September 2038.
- Surya Shashti — Saturday, 4 September 2038.
- Skanda Darsanam — Saturday, 4 September 2038.
- Amuktabharana Saptami — Saturday, 4 September 2038.
- Champa Shashthi (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Saturday, 4 September 2038.
- Mahalakshmi Vrata Begins (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Sunday, 5 September 2038.
- Jyeshtha Gauri Avahana (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Sunday, 5 September 2038.
- Jyeshtha Gauri Puja (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Sunday, 5 September 2038.
- Radha Ashtami (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Sunday, 5 September 2038.
- Nanda Devi Puja — Sunday, 5 September 2038.
- Jyesthashtami — Sunday, 5 September 2038.
- Putri Jyestha Vratam — Sunday, 5 September 2038.
- Durvashtami (Agastya Udaya requires local confirmation; Durva nakshatra exception applies) — Sunday, 5 September 2038.
- Bhanu Saptami — Sunday, 5 September 2038.
- Saraswati Pustaka Mandala Puja (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Monday, 6 September 2038.
- Jyeshtha Gauri Visarjana (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Monday, 6 September 2038.
- Kedara Vratam — Monday, 6 September 2038.
- Ksheera Vratarambha — Tuesday, 7 September 2038.
- Sarvesham Parivartini Ekadashi (Bhadrapada Shukla) — Sravana Dwadashi: Upavasa; Parana (Breaking the fast): Trayodashi — Wednesday, 8 September 2038.
- Parivartana Ekadashi — Wednesday, 8 September 2038.
- Kata Danamu — Wednesday, 8 September 2038.
- Go Triratra Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Thursday, 9 September 2038.
- Sakra Dwadashi — Thursday, 9 September 2038.
- Sakra Dhwajotthapana — Thursday, 9 September 2038.
- Vishnu Parivartana Mahotsavam — Thursday, 9 September 2038.
- Kalki Dwadashi — Thursday, 9 September 2038.
- Sravana Dwadashi — Thursday, 9 September 2038.
- Agastyarghyam — Thursday, 9 September 2038.
- Vamana Jayanti (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Thursday, 9 September 2038.
- Sravana Dwadashi Parana — Friday, 10 September 2038.
- Bhrigu Pradosham (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Friday, 10 September 2038.
- Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Friday, 10 September 2038.
- Kadali Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Saturday, 11 September 2038.
- Anant Chaturdashi (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Saturday, 11 September 2038.
- Ananta Padmanabha Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Saturday, 11 September 2038.
- Ganesh Visarjan (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Saturday, 11 September 2038.
- Anantha Vrata Arambha (Madhyahna) — Saturday, 11 September 2038.
- Purnima Vrat — Sunday, 12 September 2038.
- Uma Maheswara Vratam — Sunday, 12 September 2038.
- Upanga Lalitha Gauri Vratam — Sunday, 12 September 2038.
- Loka Pala Puja — Sunday, 12 September 2038.
- Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam — Sunday, 12 September 2038.
- Pitru Paksha begins — Monday, 13 September 2038.
- Asunya Sayana Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Tuesday, 14 September 2038.
- Bruhath Gauri Vratam — Wednesday, 15 September 2038.
- Kajjali Vratam — Wednesday, 15 September 2038.
- Vishalakshi Yatra — Wednesday, 15 September 2038.
- Kanya Sankramana (09:16 PM) — Thursday, 16 September 2038.
- Sankashti Chaturthi — Thursday, 16 September 2038.
- Maha Bharani — Friday, 17 September 2038.
- Chandra Shashti — Saturday, 18 September 2038.
- Krittika Vratam — Saturday, 18 September 2038.
- Mahalakshmi Vrata Samapti (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Monday, 20 September 2038.
- Mahalakshmi Vratam — Monday, 20 September 2038.
- Kalashtami — Monday, 20 September 2038.
- Rohini Vratam — Monday, 20 September 2038.
- Surya Savarni Manvadi — Tuesday, 21 September 2038.
- Madhyashtami — Tuesday, 21 September 2038.
- Ardrashtami — Tuesday, 21 September 2038.
- Durga Devi Udyapanam — Tuesday, 21 September 2038.
- Ahina Navami — Wednesday, 22 September 2038.
- Sarvesham Indira Ekadashi (Bhadrapada Krishna) — Friday, 24 September 2038.
- Yati Mahalaya — Saturday, 25 September 2038.
- Magha Shraddha — Saturday, 25 September 2038.
- Shani Pradosham (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Saturday, 25 September 2038.
- Gajachchaya — Sunday, 26 September 2038.
- Kaliyugadi — Sunday, 26 September 2038. — The traditional new year for Hindus in the Deccan region, celebrated with special dishes that symbolize the different flavors of life.
- Magha Trayodashi Shraddha — Sunday, 26 September 2038.
- Masik Shivaratri (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Sunday, 26 September 2038.
- Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Sunday, 26 September 2038.
- Gajachchaya Amavasya (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Monday, 27 September 2038.
- Darsha Shraddha — Monday, 27 September 2038.
- Sastrahata Mahalayam — Monday, 27 September 2038.
- Mahalaya Amavasya — Monday, 27 September 2038.
- Gaja Gauri Vrat (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Monday, 27 September 2038.
- Kedara Gowri Vrat (Ashwin Maasa) — Tuesday, 28 September 2038.
- Matamaha Shraddha (Ashwin Maasa) — Tuesday, 28 September 2038.
- Bathukamma begins — Tuesday, 28 September 2038.
- Engili Pula Bathukamma — Tuesday, 28 September 2038.
- Ghatasthapana (Ashwin Maasa)Puja time unavailable — Wednesday, 29 September 2038.
- Sharad Navaratri Begins — Wednesday, 29 September 2038.
- Ashwin Masarambh — Wednesday, 29 September 2038.
- Navaratri Day 1 — Shailaputri — Wednesday, 29 September 2038. — Shailaputri, whose name means 'Daughter of the Mountain', is the first form of Goddess Durga worshipped during Navaratri. She is the daughter of Himavat, the…
- Navaratri Day 2 — Brahmacharini — Thursday, 30 September 2038. — The second form of Durga, Brahmacharini, represents one who practices penance (Tapas). She is depicted holding a rosary and a water pot (kamandal), symbolizi…
Hindu Festivals and Important Days
September 2038
| 01SeptemberWednesday | Shukla Tritiya (till 6:22 PM) 🔔Samavedi Upakarma 🔔Tamasa Manvadi 🔔Shodashoma Vratam 🔔Suvarna Gauri Vratam 🔔Siva Chaturthi 🔔Gauri Puja 🔔Haritalika Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa) |
| 02SeptemberThursday | Shukla Chaturthi (till 3:20 PM) 🔔Ganesh Chaturthi (Bhadrapada Maasa) Vinayaka Chavithi Puja Time: 11:51 AM - 02:23 PM Madhyahna Kala: 11:50 AM - 2:23 PM 🔔Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi |
| 03SeptemberFriday | Shukla Panchami (till 12:30 PM) 🔔Lalita Shashthi Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa) 🔔Boudha Jayanti 🔔Rishi Panchami (Bhadrapada Maasa) 🔔Masik Shashti Vratam |
| 04SeptemberSaturday | Shukla Shashthi (till 9:57 AM) 🔔Surya Shashti 🔔Skanda Darsanam 🔔Amuktabharana Saptami 🔔Champa Shashthi (Bhadrapada Maasa) |
| 05SeptemberSunday | Shukla Saptami (till 7:46 AM) 🔔Mahalakshmi Vrata Begins (Bhadrapada Maasa) 🔔Jyeshtha Gauri Avahana (Bhadrapada Maasa) 🔔Jyeshtha Gauri Puja (Bhadrapada Maasa) 🔔Radha Ashtami (Bhadrapada Maasa) 🔔Nanda Devi Puja 🔔Jyesthashtami 🔔Putri Jyestha Vratam 🔔Durvashtami (Agastya Udaya requires local confirmation; Durva nakshatra exception applies) 🔔Bhanu Saptami |
| 06SeptemberMonday | Shukla Navami (till (7th) 4:42 AM) 🔔Saraswati Pustaka Mandala Puja (Bhadrapada Maasa) 🔔Jyeshtha Gauri Visarjana (Bhadrapada Maasa) 🔔Kedara Vratam |
| 07SeptemberTuesday | Shukla Dashami (till (8th) 3:49 AM) 🔔Ksheera Vratarambha |
| 08SeptemberWednesday | Shukla Ekadashi (till (9th) 3:21 AM) 🔔Sarvesham Parivartini Ekadashi (Bhadrapada Shukla) — Sravana Dwadashi: Upavasa; Parana (Breaking the fast): Trayodashi 🔔Kata Danamu |
| 09SeptemberThursday | Shukla Dvadashi (till (10th) 3:17 AM) 🔔Go Triratra Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa) 🔔Sakra Dwadashi 🔔Sakra Dhwajotthapana 🔔Vishnu Parivartana Mahotsavam 🔔Kalki Dwadashi 🔔Sravana Dwadashi 🔔Agastyarghyam 🔔Vamana Jayanti (Bhadrapada Maasa) |
| 10SeptemberFriday | Shukla Trayodashi (till (11th) 3:37 AM) 🔔Sravana Dwadashi Parana 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Friday, 10 September 2038 06:50 AM - Saturday, 11 September 2038 06:51 AM — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Saturday, 11 September 2038 06:51 AM |
| 11SeptemberSaturday | Shukla Chaturdashi (till (12th) 4:19 AM) 🔔Kadali Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa) 🔔Anant Chaturdashi (Bhadrapada Maasa) 🔔Ananta Padmanabha Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa) 🔔Ganesh Visarjan (Bhadrapada Maasa) 🔔Anantha Vrata Arambha (Madhyahna) |
| 12SeptemberSunday | Shukla Purnima (till (13th) 5:24 AM) 🔔Purnima Vrat 🔔Uma Maheswara Vratam 🔔Upanga Lalitha Gauri Vratam 🔔Loka Pala Puja 🔔Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam |
| 13SeptemberMonday | Krishna Pratipada (till (14th) 6:53 AM) 🔔Pitru Paksha begins |
| 14SeptemberTuesday | Krishna Dvitiya (till (15th) 8:44 AM) 🔔Asunya Sayana Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa) |
| 15SeptemberWednesday | Krishna Dvitiya (till 8:44 AM) 🔔Bruhath Gauri Vratam 🔔Kajjali Vratam 🔔Vishalakshi Yatra |
| 16SeptemberThursday | Krishna Tritiya (till 10:56 AM) 🔔Kanya Sankramana (09:16 PM) — Punyakala: 12:45 PM - 07:09 PM 🔔Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 08:52 PM |
| 17SeptemberFriday | Krishna Chaturthi (till 1:23 PM) 🔔Maha Bharani |
| 18SeptemberSaturday | Krishna Panchami (till 3:57 PM) 🔔Chandra Shashti 🔔Krittika Vratam |
| 20SeptemberMonday | Krishna Saptami (till 8:34 PM) 🔔Mahalakshmi Vrata Samapti (Bhadrapada Maasa) 🔔Mahalakshmi Vratam 🔔Kalashtami 🔔Rohini Vratam |
| 21SeptemberTuesday | Krishna Ashtami (till 10:10 PM) 🔔Surya Savarni Manvadi 🔔Madhyashtami 🔔Ardrashtami 🔔Durga Devi Udyapanam |
| 22SeptemberWednesday | Krishna Navami (till 11:03 PM) 🔔Ahina Navami |
| 24SeptemberFriday | Krishna Ekadashi (till 10:17 PM) 🔔Sarvesham Indira Ekadashi (Bhadrapada Krishna) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Saturday, 25 September 2038 07:02 AM - 10:26 AM |
| 25SeptemberSaturday | Krishna Dvadashi (till 8:38 PM) 🔔Yati Mahalaya 🔔Magha Shraddha |
| 26SeptemberSunday | Krishna Trayodashi (till 6:16 PM) 🔔Gajachchaya 🔔KaliyugadiThe traditional new year for Hindus in the Deccan region, celebrated with special dishes that symbolize the different flavors of life. 🔔Magha Trayodashi Shraddha 🔔Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Sunday, 26 September 2038 07:03 AM - Monday, 27 September 2038 07:04 AM — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Monday, 27 September 2038 07:04 AM |
| 27SeptemberMonday | Krishna Chaturdashi (till 3:19 PM) 🔔Gajachchaya Amavasya (Bhadrapada Maasa) 🔔Darsha Shraddha 🔔Sastrahata Mahalayam 🔔Mahalaya Amavasya 🔔Gaja Gauri Vrat (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Pravesha Time: 02:39 AM (Hasta Nakshatra Pravesha) |
| 28SeptemberTuesday | Amavasya (till 11:57 AM) 🔔Kedara Gowri Vrat (Ashwin Maasa) 🔔Matamaha Shraddha (Ashwin Maasa) 🔔Bathukamma begins 🔔Engili Pula Bathukamma |
| 29SeptemberWednesday | Shukla Pratipada (till 8:22 AM) 🔔Ghatasthapana (Ashwin Maasa) Puja time unavailable 🔔Sharad Navaratri Begins 🔔Ashwin Masarambh 🔔Navaratri Day 1 — ShailaputriShailaputri, whose name means 'Daughter of the Mountain', is the first form of Goddess Durga worshipped during Navaratri. She is the daughter of Himavat, the Mountain King, and is considered a reincarnation of Goddess Sati. Depicted with two hands, she holds a trident in her right and a lotus in her left, while riding the bull Nandi. As the embodiment of the combined power of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva, she is worshipped for strength, health, and prosperity. |
| 30SeptemberThursday | Shukla Tritiya (till (1st) 1:15 AM) 🔔Navaratri Day 2 — BrahmachariniThe second form of Durga, Brahmacharini, represents one who practices penance (Tapas). She is depicted holding a rosary and a water pot (kamandal), symbolizing her ascetic life. According to mythology, she undertook severe penance to win Lord Shiva as her husband, demonstrating immense devotion and self-control. Devotees worship her for blessings of commitment and unwavering faith. |
This calendar of festivals and important days has been prepared based on the rules given in Hindu scriptures like Nirnaya Sindhu, Dharma Sindhu, etc. It has been created for the benefit of all followers of Hinduism worldwide. If you find any mistake in this calendar regarding any festival or any important day, or if any festival related to your region is not included, please inform me by emailing admin@onlinejyotish.com. Thank you for your cooperation.
Glossary: Understanding Hindu Calendar Terms
These terms help explain why a festival date may differ from a printed calendar or a nearby temple:
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Tithi | A lunar day. It is the time taken by the Moon to move 12 degrees away from the Sun. |
| Nakshatra | One of the 27 divisions along the Moon’s path. Some festivals and Vratas require a particular Nakshatra. |
| Purnimant / Amavasyant | Purnimant months end on Full Moon (North India). Amavasyant months end on No Moon (South India). |
| Smarta vs Vaishnava | Smarta and Vaishnava observances can fall on different dates because their sunrise and Tithi-purity rules are not identical. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Festival dates depend on location, sunrise, the duration of the Tithi, and the rule used for that observance. A temple may also follow a regional Panchanga, a traditional school, or its own established custom. A different date does not automatically mean that either calendar is wrong.
Smarta and Vaishnava traditions apply different sunrise and Dashami-overlap rules. This can place the fast on consecutive dates. Follow the tradition observed by your family, Guru, or temple.
An eclipse can affect worship, fasting, temple schedules, and Sutak observance. The effect depends on visibility at the selected location and on the tradition being followed, so local guidance may still be necessary.
How the dates are prepared: Astronomical positions are calculated with Swiss Ephemeris. Festival-selection rules are maintained from traditional Panchanga references under the guidance of Sri Santhosh Kumar Sharma. Regional and sectarian practice can still differ.
City · Year
Fremont
2038 · September
America/Los_Angeles
